tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86217189826393590072017-09-05T19:10:37.435-07:00Conquering Hypothyroidism - Thin AgainLori Potternoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-27430564966823472702015-05-08T18:22:00.001-07:002015-05-08T18:22:30.368-07:00New plan in the old format<p dir="ltr">I'm going to do gluten free but stay with the same format for calories. I seem to feel the best on a gluten free diet. I cannot believe that I haven't posted since January but also I must admit I have not lost any weight since January and actually gained probably about 6 pounds since then. I know that I can do this I would like to lose 20 pounds before summer is over.</p>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-32022455091704548992015-01-24T04:50:00.001-08:002015-01-24T04:56:26.035-08:00Diary weight 161 0<p dir="ltr">Yesterday was good - no alcohol on my Date night. My husband and i went to a movie.&nbsp; I made a healthy dinner and I ate probably a little too much.&nbsp; But mostly positive day toward my weight loss.&nbsp; This was my <u>lunch</u>:</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KVkH3hBnwR4/VMOVD4Y7oWI/AAAAAAAALGc/291Ci3A_E4k/s1600/20150123_114804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KVkH3hBnwR4/VMOVD4Y7oWI/AAAAAAAALGc/291Ci3A_E4k/s640/20150123_114804.jpg"></a></p><p dir="ltr">I had popcorn at the movies but I still think i was in control and made healthy choices throughout the day. &nbsp;1600 calorie day. &nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Today Is a Saturday - focusing on making a menu and shopping for the upcoming week. &nbsp;Planning for success! !</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vcPBB8jRs7M/VMOWdh49v7I/AAAAAAAALGo/SuaVxz9v3OA/s1600/IMG_20150123_101602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vcPBB8jRs7M/VMOWdh49v7I/AAAAAAAALGo/SuaVxz9v3OA/s640/IMG_20150123_101602.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-34330242532105435302015-01-21T06:04:00.001-08:002015-01-21T14:55:44.755-08:00Food diary wt. =162.0<p dir="ltr">2 eggs 3 <u>thin</u> slices of ham 2 pieces gluten free bread and light mayo sandwich<br>Chex gluten free oatmeal packet <br>Coffee</p><p dir="ltr">Light sirloin burger soup 2 cups<br>1 small honey crisp apple<br>1 mini choc. Chip cookie (50cal.)</p><p dir="ltr">Slice of Italian bread with marinara and light swiss cheese</p><p dir="ltr">Tamale bake 1 serving <br>A few bites of chocolate cake <br>Day = 1600 calories <br>10,000 steps <br>(Jumping rope and walking)<br></p>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-53171549691000449582015-01-20T18:31:00.001-08:002015-01-20T18:31:52.918-08:00It's been a while<p dir="ltr">Today I have re-committed myself to my goals . I'm all in :) <br>I've been working out a lot but have been having too much for supper not to mention revisiting my love for Amber colored beverages ;-) <br>Today was great !!! <br>I'm going to start posting my meals and workouts on here :) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0lJIJlK0-E4/VL8PlrFncaI/AAAAAAAALGQ/Wxm-Fckd7hY/s1600/cb5cff81ceaddad022c40ae16dca1cdb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0lJIJlK0-E4/VL8PlrFncaI/AAAAAAAALGQ/Wxm-Fckd7hY/s640/cb5cff81ceaddad022c40ae16dca1cdb.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-75858074533392923132014-12-27T08:41:00.001-08:002014-12-27T08:41:14.593-08:00https://www.dropbox.com/sc/ono258xl6ces2dk/AADpeOIA3sQ0RBukUvX4gq6PaLori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-8186689611533427252014-11-14T02:55:00.001-08:002014-11-14T02:56:32.028-08:00Progress picture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dTT7hlgC1pU/VGXfsT2erXI/AAAAAAAALCs/efoFPDoSB0Q/s1600/IMG_20141028_134451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dTT7hlgC1pU/VGXfsT2erXI/AAAAAAAALCs/efoFPDoSB0Q/s640/IMG_20141028_134451.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-5455969887277543072014-11-14T02:48:00.001-08:002014-11-14T02:57:02.439-08:00The 8 weeks are over! <p dir="ltr">I successfully lost 18 pounds in 8 weeks!&nbsp; <br>It has been so doable.&nbsp; So happy with the results. Tapering your calories really seems to be the way for me to continue losing. I've started a new 8 weeks.&nbsp; :)</p>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-79249179628406238112014-10-10T15:03:00.001-07:002014-10-10T15:03:37.603-07:00Starting my 4th week<p dir="ltr">I have lost 8.5 lb.s in the past 3 weeks!&nbsp; <br>I could not be more thrilled.&nbsp; I have hope.&nbsp; Just a little success spurs me on to keep on going. If you are struggling get to the point where you feel like what you are doing is working because success breeds success. It really is true! I am eating 1200 calories a day and the hardest part is that dinner consist of around 250 calories. The only thing I know it is working! &amp; this is the only thing that has worked for me in a long time. No alcohol and no real fatty foods. Yes, I am going to get hungry and I am still grateful for the results. I have been working out four to five times a week and just started doing Pilates. I am very hopeful that the weight loss will continue at the same pace which is around 2 pounds a week</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-06V89CvbwM8/VDhXtG7-H5I/AAAAAAAALBc/C6xKrgxC448/s1600/5ddab4661810dfb0adadc9a3fe9e95de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-06V89CvbwM8/VDhXtG7-H5I/AAAAAAAALBc/C6xKrgxC448/s640/5ddab4661810dfb0adadc9a3fe9e95de.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-35596550267201806922014-09-27T04:04:00.001-07:002014-09-27T04:08:33.873-07:001 week finished<p dir="ltr">I'm down 5 lb.s and so excited!&nbsp; I'm on my way. Here are a few things i ate:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pXHG4MV7uTM/VCaZlc8T9mI/AAAAAAAAK_4/YB8slWkzEv0/s1600/IMG_20140924_121523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pXHG4MV7uTM/VCaZlc8T9mI/AAAAAAAAK_4/YB8slWkzEv0/s640/IMG_20140924_121523.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rxcDVGbdaLg/VCaZm2i3PMI/AAAAAAAALAA/vzv-IhjtnfU/s1600/IMG_20140920_172908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rxcDVGbdaLg/VCaZm2i3PMI/AAAAAAAALAA/vzv-IhjtnfU/s640/IMG_20140920_172908.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ubz9EPHnzJE/VCaZoSNamTI/AAAAAAAALAI/e7qDgeEk6nA/s1600/IMG_20140919_152737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ubz9EPHnzJE/VCaZoSNamTI/AAAAAAAALAI/e7qDgeEk6nA/s640/IMG_20140919_152737.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GVxa4gubMkk/VCaZp7WH_HI/AAAAAAAALAQ/mQ6gBJInFto/s1600/IMG_20140918_182620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GVxa4gubMkk/VCaZp7WH_HI/AAAAAAAALAQ/mQ6gBJInFto/s640/IMG_20140918_182620.jpg"></a>This plan is 600 calorie breakfasts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">360 calorie lunches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">240 calorie dinners</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-48468406649686792552014-09-18T15:37:00.001-07:002014-09-18T15:37:03.539-07:00Day 1 on weightloss research <p dir="ltr">I did the first day of the timed eating research project today. I ate less than 1200 calories with 570 calories being consumed at breakfast. 370 at lunch and 259 at dinner. This is right on with what they are wanting me to do over the next 8 weeks.&nbsp; </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9SgrE6TFg2k/VBtecxdqe5I/AAAAAAAAK_M/gV_z1By1KLM/s1600/IMG_20140917_175157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9SgrE6TFg2k/VBtecxdqe5I/AAAAAAAAK_M/gV_z1By1KLM/s640/IMG_20140917_175157.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ohPmlZ4-5lU/VBtef7b0scI/AAAAAAAAK_U/LE7b1aV1ElQ/s1600/20140918_182349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ohPmlZ4-5lU/VBtef7b0scI/AAAAAAAAK_U/LE7b1aV1ElQ/s640/20140918_182349.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zfyFH9aAswc/VBtejRH-aEI/AAAAAAAAK_c/6bJ9ePEZnK4/s1600/IMG_20140916_172612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zfyFH9aAswc/VBtejRH-aEI/AAAAAAAAK_c/6bJ9ePEZnK4/s640/IMG_20140916_172612.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-46419679336014546072014-09-17T16:21:00.001-07:002014-09-17T16:23:21.495-07:00Sitting on my deck (preparing mentally)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G72l1TpKA84/VBoXgOvCKOI/AAAAAAAAK-0/KojJwyfV4qA/s1600/1410996068230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G72l1TpKA84/VBoXgOvCKOI/AAAAAAAAK-0/KojJwyfV4qA/s640/1410996068230.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-42337383314947730332014-09-13T04:45:00.001-07:002014-09-13T04:45:48.883-07:00Finally well<p dir="ltr">It has been a rough 3 weeks. I had step throat and was really unable to eat right and exercise up until this past week. <br>I also have something that could be good but probably isn't good going on-- my tsh levels were normal but my T4s were low.&nbsp; So,&nbsp; I was disappointed that my doctor is keeping my dosage the same.&nbsp; But it could be good enough to lose some weight.&nbsp; I'm starting the weightloss study this week on Thursday.&nbsp; I'll be getting all the specifics on Wednesday.&nbsp; This weekend I will try to eat less. I have hurt my foot&nbsp; and feel like i need to rest it today. I am at the highest weight I have been at in 3 years. To end on a positive note : this weightloss study is a great opportunity and i am grateful for my health.&nbsp; </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xZIqIISeVec/VBQuXpLi-ZI/AAAAAAAAKxY/5KL2Jg7levM/s1600/20140828_192032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xZIqIISeVec/VBQuXpLi-ZI/AAAAAAAAKxY/5KL2Jg7levM/s640/20140828_192032.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wOk50FTqV-k/VBQuYz7CFGI/AAAAAAAAKxc/FNuFVazgWBA/s1600/Screenshot_2014-09-10-13-54-40%25257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wOk50FTqV-k/VBQuYz7CFGI/AAAAAAAAKxc/FNuFVazgWBA/s640/Screenshot_2014-09-10-13-54-40%25257E2.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R_3iP-917Ao/VBQuaqWLDKI/AAAAAAAAKxo/o_ymknA-F28/s1600/3b55a8dd59a8da0b224315f1356605fc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R_3iP-917Ao/VBQuaqWLDKI/AAAAAAAAKxo/o_ymknA-F28/s640/3b55a8dd59a8da0b224315f1356605fc.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-46727075250359901312014-08-18T07:07:00.001-07:002014-08-18T07:07:14.462-07:00Almost a month - <p dir="ltr">I have been taking nature throid for almost 1 mI still feel very tired and have more hair falling out than ever. I have to admit I am discouraged, but I will go next week to get my blood work done at the endocrinologist office. I'm also starting a timed meal research project at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday. It's in HEAL (lab). I am going to be a subject in this study and participate by keeping up with all sorts of information and wear a monitor and report answers on several questions while eating every 5 hours except when sleeping of course.&nbsp; This kind of thing motivates me so this ought to be very good. I will update on all the parameters and specifics of the study. :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tiYSxneTrHA/U_IIj3G1ELI/AAAAAAAAJJc/Pedg7DDVsyE/s1600/IMG_20140814_215008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tiYSxneTrHA/U_IIj3G1ELI/AAAAAAAAJJc/Pedg7DDVsyE/s640/IMG_20140814_215008.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-26454849187238618952014-08-08T18:44:00.001-07:002014-08-18T07:07:38.176-07:00Take care <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v0qpfDOYLh8/U-V9DMGx6oI/AAAAAAAAIiU/cnlAzxe6a_I/s1600/2a6779fbd954941c63ee789a824ac867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v0qpfDOYLh8/U-V9DMGx6oI/AAAAAAAAIiU/cnlAzxe6a_I/s640/2a6779fbd954941c63ee789a824ac867.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-71903369666790677062014-08-08T18:43:00.001-07:002014-08-08T18:43:27.350-07:00Not doing to well<p dir="ltr">Well, I can honestly say that I have very little energy. I really do believe that it took awhile for the levothyroxine to work its way out of my system, and now I'm experiencing the after effects of too little T3s &amp; T4s in my body.&nbsp; :( I'm struggling a little bit because I have been so hopeful. I'm going to try to take the very best care of myself otherwise and get my blood work done again in approximately two weeks. This was my first full week of teaching again with the kids there for full days and I did not work out like a should've.&nbsp; Next week will be better :)</p>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-2250371406023475652014-07-24T13:31:00.001-07:002014-07-24T13:31:14.896-07:001st day<p dir="ltr">This is my first day of taking a higher dosage of nature throid. I hope that this next 3 months is my turn around point. I am very excited to start a new , fresh, plan which includes 1500 calories and lots of water while trying to eat mostly gluten free. I also plan to get back to solid work out schedule (5 days a week). I believe I can turn this thing around. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tNSbiTERZzE/U9FtC41lUHI/AAAAAAAAEIA/-tXwJiL_ej0/s1600/IMG_20140720_093033.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tNSbiTERZzE/U9FtC41lUHI/AAAAAAAAEIA/-tXwJiL_ej0/s640/IMG_20140720_093033.png"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-1923353661015612452014-07-21T05:14:00.001-07:002014-07-21T05:14:57.299-07:00Still too low<p dir="ltr">After a checkup and lab work I have discovered that I&#160; still have extremely low numbers for TSH T3 and T4 levels.&#160; I am waiting on a call from the Dr.&#160; To see what i should do next.&#160; I felt better taken Nature-throid I tought. My #s seemed to be better with Levothyroxine.&#160; I'm confused and apprehensive about what the Dr.&#160; will tell me to try next. I have been on Nature-Throid for almost 3 months. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-veI8H65QEQM/U80ENE3bjpI/AAAAAAAAEG8/_JKqwV-3NJs/s1600/7b9aac161d2e0c510ee4c4dd54779f8b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-veI8H65QEQM/U80ENE3bjpI/AAAAAAAAEG8/_JKqwV-3NJs/s640/7b9aac161d2e0c510ee4c4dd54779f8b.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-1691173991124231162014-07-07T09:15:00.001-07:002014-07-07T09:15:25.663-07:00New goal<p dir="ltr"> By November twenty first I will be at or below 140 pounds. Good goal&nbsp; for me because it will mean that I am out&nbsp; the overweight category: also means I will lose approximately 40 pounds. <br>I'm hoping that this change for my goal well help me remotivate. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DulBX1d_XRg/U7rHmKDcAnI/AAAAAAAAEFw/s1600/7b9aac161d2e0c510ee4c4dd54779f8b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DulBX1d_XRg/U7rHmKDcAnI/AAAAAAAAEFw/s640/7b9aac161d2e0c510ee4c4dd54779f8b.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-57774485237041957782014-06-25T09:39:00.001-07:002014-06-25T09:43:54.565-07:002 months on Nature-Throid<p dir="ltr">It has been two months of taking the natural hormone replacement Nature-throid and I feel so much better. I believe that it has affected almost everything:how I sleep, my appetite, my energy level, and apparently other hormones because that time of the month has not been nearly as bad emotionally. Overall I just feel healthier. But, I have really only lost a small amount of weight and I blame my eating habits. I definitely feel like it keeps me from gaining so much when I have over eaten.&nbsp; I made out my meal plan for the week (this is so helpful), and I'm getting ready to go to the store to stock up on all kinds of great healthy foods! At least I lost back the pounds I gained at the beach. So ready to take some more weight off this week. My next weigh in will be next Tuesday. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RmkSb2-1t2o/U6r7PONlNXI/AAAAAAAAEEk/-h5mpimMRuI/s1600/IMG_180152856042360.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RmkSb2-1t2o/U6r7PONlNXI/AAAAAAAAEEk/-h5mpimMRuI/s640/IMG_180152856042360.jpeg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-59752347460090001332014-06-19T09:11:00.001-07:002014-06-19T09:11:53.878-07:00Results<p dir="ltr">I gained 3 pounds on my vacation. This is not too bad however, I really wanted to gain 0 pounds. I will be content with this and start working from here. I am pretty sure that if I had not been on nature throid then I would have gained even more. I find being on vacation is a mental game and takes a lot of discipline to stay on track. Honestly, I was about half and half. Which, for being on vacation with three grown men who eat a lot and often I'm going to choose to feel pretty good about how I did. Positive begets positive. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5IHg6-mkMX8/U6MLxkR8BaI/AAAAAAAAEEQ/tKWD2ctmZ_s/s1600/IMG_1523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5IHg6-mkMX8/U6MLxkR8BaI/AAAAAAAAEEQ/tKWD2ctmZ_s/s640/IMG_1523.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-38518059249227245562014-06-15T11:32:00.001-07:002014-06-15T11:37:12.198-07:00Well... I'm back from vacay<p dir="ltr"> I think it is reasonable to say that my eating plan on my vacation was a big fail! I have decided not to weigh until I have a few days of lower calorie and exercise under my belt. I really feel like I'm going through some emotional changes and I'm trying to make good choices but relying on food too much for comfort. I'm using MyFitnessPal again this week. The first few days I'm definitely eating 1500 calories or less. I will weigh myself at the end of this week and see if I'm at least where I was when I left for vacation. I'm not going to weigh until then I think it will I only get me upset :-(. When I went to the grocery store today, I got some great&nbsp; choices for snacks and meals for the week.&nbsp; I have a chicken salad recipe that is lean and delicious that I will be making. I have some whole grain sprouted bread and lots of natural peanut butter and wonderful vegetables to make a great salad with and light dressing. This ought to be a great week! But for now tonight I have to go to my dads house 4 a cookout ,okay , also have approximately 800 calories left. Fingers crossed- &nbsp;that i will correctly calculate what i eat &nbsp;and keep below my calorie goal. At this point it's one day at a time :-)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_aFKSw5a8uI/U53myu8H_8I/AAAAAAAAEEA/HIsxt3Z6AAU/s1600/9da9d767c22a4e4d62db21bf323ab156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_aFKSw5a8uI/U53myu8H_8I/AAAAAAAAEEA/HIsxt3Z6AAU/s640/9da9d767c22a4e4d62db21bf323ab156.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-41236509975133941912014-06-06T07:46:00.001-07:002014-06-06T07:46:08.756-07:00Goal for vacation<h2><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm heading to lovely Florida for a week. Lots of eating out and lazy days ahead. My goal is just not to gain weight this week. I want to come back within 2-4 lb.s of my current weight (176). So really what I mean is not gain any substantial weight. I do not want to back pedal so much that I create another obstacle to overcome. I would rather enjoy healthy fresh foods and some treats. I'm going to attempt 25/75 diet this upcoming week. That is make 75% of what I eat nutritious lean food --- then eat a treat or two. I also plan on being active as much as possible. Do not get me wrong I'm going to relax but I do want to keep in the back of my head the fact that I do not want to lose so much ground that it is a battle just to get back where I am now. Wish me luck.&nbsp;<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vdx3lcvRovo/U5HTbFZXFRI/AAAAAAAAEDo/8Spk0qgIQXc/s1600/IMG_105868793604428.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vdx3lcvRovo/U5HTbFZXFRI/AAAAAAAAEDo/8Spk0qgIQXc/s1600/IMG_105868793604428.jpeg" height="320" width="282" /></a></div></span></h2>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-33283708734267395592014-06-02T17:59:00.001-07:002014-06-02T17:59:55.456-07:00At 176 lb. :Down from 184lb.!<p dir="ltr">Well, I lost another pound. Being disciplined really does pay off. I have hope <u>again</u>!&#9825;&#9734;&#9825;&#9734;:-)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EjIbBtZfIK8/U40eCNYuzWI/AAAAAAAAEDQ/43QghjxwrIU/s1600/3bccfde6783ea0d457a2ed6cb2ca79e3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EjIbBtZfIK8/U40eCNYuzWI/AAAAAAAAEDQ/43QghjxwrIU/s640/3bccfde6783ea0d457a2ed6cb2ca79e3.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-13452957246024567432014-06-01T06:44:00.001-07:002014-06-01T06:44:21.822-07:00June 1st <p dir="ltr">Don't you just love a fresh new month? I am sitting on my deck enjoying a cup of coffee I am thinking about this little roller coaster ride that I am on. Also I'm thinking about my workout regime what's gone well and what hasn't.&#160; First and foremost I want to say that my weight is still the same. That means I lost 0 pounds last week. I had good days and bad days I am realizing that summer is the most difficult time 2 stay disciplined. This can be overcome. I am working on my mental attitude about staying on track. To be honest, enjoying certain activities in the summertime with a few cold drinks is a big inhibitor to my weight loss. <br>&#160;&#160;&#160; As far as my working out is concerned, I did Jillian Michaels 30 day shred 5 days in a row and then took a break for 2 days. I will get back to that today. But I do feel like it's doing something. I'm feeling firmer just from the first 5 days. I stayed on my normal workout regime which is spinning class twice a week, and Zumba twice a week. I'm pretty active but the area that I have been lacking in over the past 3 years is some toning using weights. I plan on sticking with this 30 day shred and not taking anymore breaks. I believe it will help a lot. <br>&nbsp; So, here we are at the beginning of June, which means I am embarking on my second month of being on the thyroid medication Nature-Throid. Perhaps the first month was my body getting used to the medication and my mind getting used to letting go of certain foods and comforts. I am ready to begin anew and focus on my goals. I want to lose 50 pounds by Christmas break. I want to feel good in blue jeans and stop feeling so negative about my inability to complete this goal. I want to conquer this problem and I must remember that. I think I forget about how important these goals are&nbsp; to me, because I focus on my weakness instead of my strength.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CL_x0Jyy-F8/U4suM0Rfb-I/AAAAAAAAEDA/AxKZzyWn8R4/s1600/abec4284bb434d71e7c5251a1f3cd9e5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CL_x0Jyy-F8/U4suM0Rfb-I/AAAAAAAAEDA/AxKZzyWn8R4/s640/abec4284bb434d71e7c5251a1f3cd9e5.jpg"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621718982639359007.post-18179981077883893702014-05-26T15:21:00.001-07:002014-05-26T15:24:09.175-07:00Memorial Day has been healthy<p dir="ltr">Well, I ordered the dress pictured below and some new yellow box flip flops. I also ordered some Bermuda shorts and a blue dolman sleeved shirt to have &nbsp;new for my beach trip. I'm getting very excited about my beach trip that begins on June the 7th. I am NOT happy about the lack of weight loss as a whole. But I'm still excited to go and spend time walking on the beach for exercise and trying to have a healthy beach trip with my family. The past couple of days have been great and I did a Jillian Michaels workout yesterday and I am going to purchase the 30 day shred, in an&nbsp; attempt to do it every morning until we go to the beach. It has been exactly one month since starting nature throid and I am down a total of eight pounds. However, I do know that I can do better so it is time to pick it up. Hopefully I will be able to report a good amount of weight loss for the upcoming month. <br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--zCp6EvvGcE/U4O-VBcNw9I/AAAAAAAAECo/zGIGMx5_t0Q/s1600/Screenshot_2014-05-26-13-09-53.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--zCp6EvvGcE/U4O-VBcNw9I/AAAAAAAAECo/zGIGMx5_t0Q/s640/Screenshot_2014-05-26-13-09-53.png"> </a> </div>Lori Potterhttps://plus.google.com/115369448826243605899noreply@blogger.com0